Teachers in Portland, Oregon and Shetland, UK have gone on strike, leading to school closures. In Shetland, a ground-breaking 15 per hour minimum pay offer has been made, while in Portland, teachers demand a 23% cost-of-living increase compared to the district's offer of a 10.9% increase. The strikes have resulted in class disruptions and delays, affecting thousands of students. The UK government has also instructed local authorities in England to halt four-day work week trials, citing concerns about reduced productivity and financial burden.

Teacher Strikes and Pay Offers